Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

HOZOMEEN (HZCW1)

Lat: 48.98083°NLon: 121.07833°WElev: 1700.0ft.

NA

55°F

13°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed WSW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 01:23 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles E Newhalem WA

Flood Watch March 19, 01:41pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch March 19, 01:41pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 44. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 4pm.  High near 47. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 8pm, then rain and snow.  Low around 31. West wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 48. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 44. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 47. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 8pm, then rain and snow. Low around 31. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A slight chance of snow before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles E Newhalem WA
 48.71°N 120.93°W (Elev. 2178 ft)
1:05 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
1pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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